Middle East and Norway

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway, in Oslo on Monday. The meeting discussed bilateral …

Russia’s contribution to the security of both regional and international financial systems is significant. Politicizing and effectively dismantling these systems by limiting Russia’s role in multilateral anti-money laundering efforts carries …

‘Today marks 10 years since the start of the war in Syria. More than half a million Syrians have been killed. Over 13 million people are dependent on humanitarian aid. …

Defence Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen’s comments after the attacks against two of the military camps of the anti-ISIL coalition in Iraq tonight: We look very seriously at the attack on two …

The United States is not seeking to escalate its simmering conflict with Iran, a senior official said on Monday after the Pentagon launched air strikes on Tehran-allied Iraqi militia forces. …

Dubai’s maritime achievements attracted strong interest from the world’s maritime industry leaders at the ‘Nor-Shipping 2019’ exhibition, which was held recently in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway. Numerous leading figures from …

The United States regrets the lack of progress toward forming a Syrian Constitutional Committee, US Special Representative for Syria Engagement James Jeffrey told reporters on Tuesday. “Frankly, we are disappointed …

UN representatives from the UAE, Norway and Saudi Arabia have briefed the UN Security Council on the preliminary findings on their investigation into attacks on four tankers at Fujairah last …

In a meeting between an Iranian delegation headed by Chairman of Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, and a Norwegian delegation headed by Vice President of the …

The UAE has pledged $10 million to support ending of sexual and gender-based violence. This came when a UAE delegation led by Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, co-hosted the “International …

Norway will assist with the UAE’s investigation into the acts of sabotage on four tankers off the coast of Fujairah on Sunday night, the country’s foreign ministry confirmed to The National. …

H M King Harald V of Norway received yesterday at the Royal Palace in Oslo, the credentials of Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al Thani as Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary …

The hull of a Norwegian-registered product tanker was damaged by an unknown object off the coast of the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah on Sunday, ship management company Thome …

Norway will participate at the world exposition Expo 2020 Dubai under the theme “Norway as a world leading ocean nation”. Norway’s coastline is one of the longest in the world, …

The “Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East” is set for February 13-14 at the instigation of the US and Poland. During a briefing …

DNO, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, has announced that its subsidiary DNO Oman Block 8 Limited has relinquished operatorship and participation in Oman Block 8. The deal has been …

An exhibition which celebrates cultural exchange between the UAE and Norway was held under the auspices of the UAE Embassy in Norway and the Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy …

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Norway today celebrated the 47th National Day anniversary at a ceremony that was attended by representatives of Norwegian government, …

Abu Dhabi Airports is to host the Airport Council International (ACI) Airport Exchange 2019. The announcement was made during an official handover ceremony at the 2018 edition of the event …

Iranian presence in Syria is empowering ISIS in the region, Washington’s special envoy to Syria told reporters on Wednesday. In a telephone conference Ambassador James Jeffrey said the Trump administration …

The Trump administration says it will be relentless with its sanctions against Iran until it’s a “normal country,” but still giving major importers of Iranian oil a chance to continue …

Relations between the UAE and Norway have witnessed significant growth over the past decades, and the value of trade between the two countries reached some AED2.3 billion (US$640 million) in …

‘I am concerned that the situation for UNRWA, which is already critical, will deteriorate further as a result of President Trump’s decision to end all funding to the organisation,’ said …

Trade exchange between the UAE and Norway reached around $639.9 million in 2017, compared to $326.7 million in 2016, a media report said. The value of imports from Norway reached …

Donald Trump has thrown down the gauntlet, warning that any businesses trading with Iran would not be allowed to trade with the US. Hailing the re-introduction of sanctions against the …